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Katherine might be cool and prickly sometimes, but she’s also warm and supple in my arms. Funny. Sexy.
I can almost imagine her walking in here, her slender fingers wrapping around my cock, taking over the job. Cool skin on my scorched dick. Slow at first. Then faster. And faster strokes until. . .
I burst. Coming with a growl, I pump my hips forward, thrusting into my hand. Jets of cum arc across the shower. My chest heaves, and I suck in a lungful of humid air. One last stroke, and I let it all wash down the drain.
Too bad the relief is only skin deep. Now is not the time to examine why jerking one out only makes me want her more.
I’ve barely caught my breath when there’s a knock at the door.
21
GABE / KATHERINE
Gabe
I wrap a towel around my waist and open the bathroom door. Alex stands on the other side, my phone in his hand.
“This thing won’t stop ringing.” He thrusts it against my chest.
I juggle it.
“You’re gonna need to cancel your plans,” he continues.
“For how long?”
My best friend levels me with a look that says as long as necessary.
“What’s going on?” I follow him into the bedroom, glancing around for Katherine.
“She’s out on the deck,” he says, reading my mind. “Talking to LaShonda on the phone.”
“LaShonda?”
“Best friend. Lives in Boston.”
I stare at him because none of that rings a bell. Except, mmm. . . lobster rolls.
“Focus, Gabe.”
“I was focused.”
Alex puts his hands on his hips.
“Not on food.”
I like to eat. Sue me. But I sense his urgency, so I don’t say that. Something tells me that our leisurely morning just went off the rails.
“What’s going on?”
“Get dressed, and I’ll tell you.”
Katherine
“Don’t lie to me, young lady.”
There’s a pause, and then LaShonda and I burst out laughing. Deep, joyous belly laughter. My soul and heart are happy.
Leaning against the railing, I look out at the overgrown backyard, imagining it at the height of summer. Trimmed and orderly. Full of friendly faces. The breeze thick with planted herbs and spices.
